Inequality- is it increasing? What’s driving it? And what it means for economic growth and investors
OPINION: INEQUALITY has been trending higher over recent decades. This is particularly…
2016-17 saw strong returns for investors – 5 reasons why returns are likely to be solid in 2017-18
OPINION: KEY lessons for investors from the last financial year include: turn…
The Australian economy hits another rough patch – implications for investors
OPINION: A declining drag from falling mining investment, strong public infrastructure spending…
The 2017-18 Australian Budget – pragmatism and fairness rule
OPINION: THE 2017-18 Budget has much to make it popular. In fact,…
Are foreigners falling out of love with Melbourne?
SIGNS are emerging that foreign buyer are pulling back from Victoria’s residential…
The $US200 trillion global debt mountain – how big a threat is it really & what are the implications
OPINION: GLOBAL debt levels have reached new records both in dollar terms…
Westpac increases interest rates
WESTPAC raised its home loan rates for residential property investors and owner…
Off-the-plan sales devalued
SOME off-the-plan apartments are being resold at around 40% below their original…
The Australian housing market – what are the key issues?
OPINION: THE Sydney and Melbourne property markets have hotted up again and…
Retail sales off to a good start
THE retail sector is off to positive start this year with sales…